| amenities include a casual restaurant/bar, a sports lounge and an open-air bar, plus a hair salon. upgraded rooms provide en suite bathrooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. bathrooms are shared. the informal rooms feature free wi-fi and tvs. valet parking is available. off the a21, this modest hotel is a 1-minute walk from the nearest tram stop, and 3 miles from both wimbledon greyhound stadium and wimbledon train station
Heathrow Airport 46 min
Natural History Museum (40 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. The National Gallery (47 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Trafalgar Square (47 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Big Ben (45 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Victoria and Albert Museum (39 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. lastminute.com London Eye (44 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. The British Museum (51 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Palace of Westminster (43 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Buckingham Palace (43 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Hyde Park (44 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Tower Bridge (53 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. St. Paul's Cathedral (49 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Tower of London (54 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Westminster Abbey (44 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. The Shard (48 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. | 
